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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R331 PAGMOT history

R331 PAG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 213,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

R331 PAG green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
213,516 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R331 PAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R331 PAG was last recorded at 213,516 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,504 miles · 26 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,516 miles
  • 2024 – 213,398 miles
  • 2023 – 212,392 miles
  • 2022 – 208,255 miles
  • 2021 – 206,168 miles
  • 2020 – 202,396 miles
  • 2019 – 198,876 miles
  • 2018 – 192,571 miles
  • 2017 – 187,759 miles
  • 2016 – 180,836 miles
  • 2015 – 178,283 miles
  • 2014 – 173,503 miles
  • 2012 – 168,921 miles
  • 2011 – 163,979 miles
  • 2010 – 158,348 miles
  • 2009 – 151,596 miles
  • 2008 – 146,344 miles
  • 2007 – 130,685 miles
  • 2006 – 115,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,516 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,516 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    213,516 miles
    Test number
    868691388067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail213,504 miles (+106)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,504 miles
    Test number
    642489404184
    • MajorNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass213,398 miles (+1,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    213,398 miles
    Test number
    652650853130
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass212,392 miles (+4,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    212,392 miles
    Test number
    196379634356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass208,255 miles (+2,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    208,255 miles
    Test number
    866826052708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass206,168 miles (+3,772)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    206,168 miles
    Test number
    713294070681
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass202,396 miles (+3,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    202,396 miles
    Test number
    464220069810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass198,876 miles (+6,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    198,876 miles
    Test number
    961743214409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass192,571 miles (+4,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    192,571 miles
    Test number
    287748422428
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass187,759 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    187,759 miles
    Test number
    533857947878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail187,756 miles (+6,920)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,756 miles
    Test number
    715741933396
    • FailureFuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassi (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nut lose (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded on chassi (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering lock stop damaged bolt bent (2.2.D.2c)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside. on step mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted Nearside and offside. on chassi multi areas as marked (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside and offside front on out rigger. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass180,836 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    180,836 miles
    Test number
    460542262951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint seal light misting of oil
    • AdvisoryRear number plate light 1 of 2 inop

  13. Fail180,824 miles (+2,541)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,824 miles
    Test number
    613211088316
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail178,283 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,283 miles
    Test number
    227837875043
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear coil springs slightly corroded

  15. Pass178,283 miles (+4,780)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    178,283 miles
    Test number
    938657575050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear coil springs slightly corroded

  16. Fail173,503 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,503 miles
    Test number
    537328844040
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNo plate light 1 of 2 inop.

  17. Pass173,503 miles (+4,582)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    173,503 miles
    Test number
    898198244045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNo plate light 1 of 2 inop.

  18. Pass168,921 miles (+4,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    168,921 miles
    Test number
    837190112325
    • NoteBoth rear body crossmembers corroded

  19. Pass163,979 miles (+5,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    163,979 miles
    Test number
    368775031387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass158,348 miles (+6,752)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    158,348 miles
    Test number
    452896130330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass151,596 miles (+5,252)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    151,596 miles
    Test number
    363222009401
    • NoteRear brake pipes slight corrosion
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  22. Pass146,344 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    146,344 miles
    Test number
    503984118201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail146,286 miles (+15,601)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,286 miles
    Test number
    122872418278
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass130,685 miles (+15,533)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    130,685 miles
    Test number
    781848007285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass115,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    115,152 miles
    Test number
    670663006222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R331 PAG

Does R331 PAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R331 PAG is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R331 PAG?
The MOT on R331 PAG is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R331 PAG done?
R331 PAG was recorded at 213,516 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,083 miles a year.
Has R331 PAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R331 PAG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R331 PAG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R331 PAG find?
R331 PAG passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering component has slight seepage from a component, and 2 more.

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